Toni L.P. Kelner crafts compelling mystery novels, celebrated for her "Where are they now?" and Laura Fleming series. Her works are known for their clever plots and unforgettable characters. Her masterful style and storytelling prowess mark her as a significant voice in contemporary mystery fiction.
Pregnant with her first child, Laura Fleming has to head back home for Christmas when her English professor husband agrees to direct "A Christmas Carol" and has to turn sleuth when Scrooge is brutally murdered.
Lycanthropy is the theme of a special anthology of holiday tales featuring an outstanding collection of werewolf stories by Charlaine Harris, Simon R. Green, Keri Arthur, Dana Stabenow, Carrie Vaughn, Patricia Briggs, Rob Thurman, and others.
A collection of suspenseful, surprising, sometimes humorous tales about vampires features never-before-published works including Charlaine Harris's heroine Sookie Stackhouse in "Dracula's Night," Jim Butcher's wizard hero Harry Dresden in "It's My Birthday Too," and other stories by Tanya Huff, P. N. Elrod, Christopher Golden, Bill Crider, and others. Reprint.
WOLFSBANE AND MISTLETOE offers a collection of fifteen werewolf tales by Charlaine Harris, Keri Arthur, and Patricia Briggs, blending humor, fear, and emotion. Stories include Sookie Stackhouse's lonely Christmas, David Christiansen's family struggles, and Hannah's encounter with an ex werewolf during a dangerous hunt. Perfect for a unique holiday read!
In her 'Where are they now?' column, Tilda Harper writes cynical articles about yesterday's stars. When someone starts killing off the cast of one of her favourite old shows, Tilda steps in to save the remaining cast members.
A fantastic new anthology of tales told in the Sookie Stackhouse universe, to unite all fans of paranormal romance everywhere!
Welcome Back to Byerly Collected together for the first time, the seven stories in "Crooked as a Dog's Hind Leg" make up a new anthology of short stories set in and around Laura Fleming's own Byerly, North Carolina. The stories feature fan favorite characters such as Sue Randolph, Wynette Weston, Belva Tucker, and Byerly police chief Junior Norton, in addition to all the quirky aunts, uncles, and cousins that make up the extended Burnette family. It includes two Laura Fleming stories, as well as the Agatha Award-nominated "The Death of Erik the Redneck" and the Anthony and Macavity awards-nominated "Bible Belt." Packed with the same smart, witty storytelling that's made the Laura Fleming mystery series a hit with readers and reviewers alike, "Crooked as a Dog's Hind Leg" is a true Byerly homecoming."
Renowned for her thoughtful mysteries, Toni L.P. Kelner has garnered critical acclaim over her thirty-year career, including an Agatha Award for "Sleeping With the Plush." Her story "Baby Trap" earned a spot in the prestigious Best American Mystery and Suspense 2024 anthology. Additionally, Kelner's short fiction has received nominations for several esteemed awards, including the Anthony, Macavity, and Derringer, showcasing her talent and impact in the mystery genre.